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Did you know terrazzo originated in the 16th century and not the 20th century? The terrazzo floor is made with marble chippings set into cement. It is usually poured by hand or precast into tiling blocks. Though, the terrazzo floor has a time limit. I will tell you, does terrazzo flooring contain asbestos.
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What is asbestos?Fibrous minerals that occur naturally can be resistant to heat and corrosion. An entire group of these minerals is known as asbestos.
Do floor tiles containing asbestos exist?
From what I know, terrazzo tiles are a carrier of asbestos. The adhesive of the tile which allows the tiles to stick can be an asbestos backing. Even the roof of the house can have many materials (shingles to insulation board) that have asbestos.
The size and installation date of the flooring are an indicator of the presence of terrazzo asbestos. You will find that tiles installed between 1920 and 1980 tend to have asbestos. More often than that, terrazzo tiles that are square or rectangular shaped have a tendency of developing asbestos. Even if they were installed in the 2000s.
Manufacturers put 80- 100% asbestos in the backing of the tiles. If the tile has major asbestos then you will have to get the tile taken out via mechanical abrasion. Other following materials like vinyl can also be a carrier of asbestos.
You can apply a sealant to terrazzo flooring if it contains asbestos. Spray buffing or dry burnishing are also viable options to save your floor.
I hope you now have an answer to does terrazzo flooring contain asbestos.
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Does terrazzo flooring contain asbestos ?
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